Wild neighbors

Woodchuck burrows and tunnels may give gardeners heartburn, but simple fences can solve most problems.

Keep mice out with these humane tips.

Opossums are gentle neighbors and are rarely dangerous. Here's what to do if you have one in a crawlspace.

When pigeon flocks grow too large, use these humane methods to control their numbers.

As keystone members of the ecosystem, prairie dogs deserve protection and co-existence.

Timid wild rabbits may occasionally eat plants in the garden, but usually live unnoticed on the fringes of our yards.

These wild neighbors just want a home to call their own.

Norway and black rats can be a source of major conflict in urban settings. Proper trash management is key to getting rid of rats.

A gentle species rarely worth raising a stink over.

What to do if you find snakes in your yard or home and what to do if you need to humanely remove them.

Of the many sparrows out there, the non-native house sparrow is most often in conflict with humans.

Squirrels are smart and athletic, which might make them an annoyance. Here’s how to handle squirrel conflicts with kindness.

Starlings are cavity-nesting birds and will use vents and ducts in homes to build nests and raise young.

Too many turkeys in your yard or garden? Find easy, effective and humane ways to move them along.